Who is required to take this course?Principal investigators who are involved in research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules must be able to apply the responsibilities set forth for them by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA).

This course is designed for Principal Investigators (PIs) and their staff who are involved in research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules.

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens may occur through inhalation of infectious aerosols, ingestion of contaminated materials, direct contact with mucous membranes, or through the skin via open wounds or punctures with contaminated sharps. Anyone that comes in contact with human blood, body fluids, or Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM) is at risk!

This course is designed to train UAB Campus Employees on the principles and requirements of the OSHA BBP Standard. If you are not a UAB Campus Employee, more thorough training may be needed, particularly in regard to your reporting and exposure response procedures, which will differ from those outlined herein. If you have any questions, please call UAB’s Department of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at (205) 934-2487.

Who is Required to Take This Course?This is an online course and is required for any Principal Investigator (PI) that will be applying for a Controlled Substance Use Authorization (CSUA) Number. Only PI’s are allowed to apply for a CSUA Number. This course will show you how to apply for a CSUA, how to maintain it, and the responsibility of everyone involved.

Who is Required to Take This Course?This course is required for anyone that works with pyrophoric chemicals at UAB. This training applies to all laboratories – both clinical and research. You will receive credit for this course upon successful completing of the assessment. The ultimate goal of this training is to advise the campus community how to use, store, and dispose of pyrophoric/water reactive chemicals in a manner that will minimize risks to personnel, facilities, and/or environment.

This, and HS240: Working Safely with Nanotechnology, are both required for all personnel working in laboratories engaging in research that involves the manipulations of engineered (not naturally occurring) nanomaterials.

The Working Safely with Nanotechnology (OHS_HS240) course is now online.

This, and HS239: Nanotechnology Awareness, are both required for all personnel working in laboratories engaging in research that involves the manipulations of engineered (not naturally occurring) nanomaterials.

In response to many requests, the Department of Occupational Health and Safety has developed a Laboratory Safety Workshop.

It is designed to offer principal investigators, laboratory managers, supervisors and science educators an in-depth review of laboratory safety practices, UAB policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, as well as legal and liability issues. In depth discussions and demonstrations are offered on Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Hazardous Materials, Waste, and General Safety. A catered lunch will be provided.

This online course is strongly recommended for anyone working with or around hazardous materials or objects. It is designed to teach employees how to protect themselves when working with or around hazardous materials, or objects, in the workplace by wearing or using the right personal protective equipment needed for the job. The course also covers what you should and shouldn’t wear to work – no shorts, open-toed or heeled shoes, etc.